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Durham has a packed year-round calendar - from exhibitions to world-class events and festivals, and from live music concerts to sporting events. Whether you choose to visit Durham City, the Durham Dales, Vale of Durham or Durham Coast - there is certain to be something happening to enhance your experience.

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Halloween at Beamish Museum

Beware of the ghosts and ghouls in the award-winning Town ! Enjoy all the atmosphere of Halloween in this wonderful setting and sample the Halloween treats on offer in the Dainty Dinah Tea Room. *Ticketed evening events, charge applies.

Dates

From:

26 Oct 2012 To 31 Oct 2012

Halloween at Beamish Museum

Type:

Participatory Event

Venue:

Beamish Museum, Beamish

Location:

Beamish
Halloween at Crook Hall

Join us for some scary fun from 1500 until dusk. Meet the Wicked Witch and spot the White Lady! Pre-booking essential.

Dates

From:

27 Oct 2012 To 31 Oct 2012

Halloween at Crook Hall

Type:

Participatory Event

Venue:

Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham City

Location:

Durham City
Halloween Fest

Plunge into a nightmarish world this Halloween with a fabulous night of live music and entertainment. Fancy dress is encouraged however not essential. Light refreshments will be available throughout the evening. No need to book just turn up from 7pm.

Dates

From:

27 Oct 2012 To 27 Oct 2012

Halloween Fest

Type:

Participatory Event

Location:

Beamish
Halloween Special - Afternoon at the Movies

Join us for a spooky Afternoon Tea followed by a big screen showing of Hocus Pocus starring Hollywood superstar Bette Midler. Arrival for 2pm.

Dates

From:

23 Oct 2012 To 23 Oct 2012

Halloween Special - Afternoon at the Movies

Type:

Participatory Event

Location:

Beamish
Hamsterley Hoppings

Tug of War, Scarecrow Competition, sideshows, kids races, fancy dress, scrufts, stalls, displays, refreshments, and more.

Dates

From:

26 Aug 2012 To 26 Aug 2012

Hamsterley Hoppings

Type:

Carnival

Location:

Hamsterley Forest
Hamsterley, River Wear and Knitsley Fell

Hamsterley, River Wear and Knitsley Fell
11 miles HARD/LONG
Bill Gallon – Voluntary Countryside Ranger
Start: Meet outside Cross Keys pub, Saunders Ave, Hamsterley Village. Park with consideration in village.
GR NZ120310 OS map 92, Explorer 305

Dates

From:

28 Mar 2012 To 28 Mar 2012

Hamsterley, River Wear and Knitsley Fell

Type:

Guided Walk

Location:

Hamsterley
Hardwick Park - History, Wildlife and Conservation

Hardwick Park – history, wildlife and conservation
1 mile EASY ACCESS
Danny Booth – Countryside Ranger
Start: Visitor Centre, Hardwick Park, on A177 on west side of Sedgefield.
GR NZ346287 OS map 93, Explorer 305
Bus: Any to Sedgefield then walk

Dates

From:

28 Mar 2012 To 28 Mar 2012

Hardwick Park - History, Wildlife and Conservation

Type:

Guided Walk

Location:

Sedgefield
Hedleyhope Circular

Hedleyhope circular
7 miles HARD
David Liddle – Countryside Ranger
Start: Hedleyhope Fell upper car park, B6301 between Lanchester and Tow Law.
NZ149414 OS map 88, Explorer 307
Buses: No suitable service
Packed lunch needed

Dates

From:

5 Feb 2012 To 5 Feb 2012

Hedleyhope Circular

Type:

Guided Walk

Location:

Tow Law
Hesleden and Hart

Hesleden and Hart
7 miles MEDIUM
Walter Taylor – Voluntary Countryside Ranger
Start: Hesleden Conservative Club car park, Station Road, Hesleden, off B1281.
GR NZ440381 OS map 93, Explorer 306 & 308
Buses: Go North East 206
Packed lunch needed

Dates

From:

7 Mar 2012 To 7 Mar 2012

Hesleden and Hart

Type:

Guided Walk

Location:

Hesleden
Hiver 1911 - A Centenary Celebration

An evening dress by the French designer, Madame Paquin, labelled ‘Hiver 1911’. The story behind this rare and interesting dress will be told. Part of the Paquin archive is held by the Fashion Museum, Bath.

Dates

From:

2 Jan 2012 To 5 Feb 2012

Hiver 1911 - A Centenary Celebration

Type:

Exhibition

Venue:

The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

Location:

Barnard Castle
Hop into Easter

Hop into Easter daily colouring trail.

Dates

From:

6 Apr 2012 To 9 Apr 2012

Hop into Easter

Type:

Participatory Event

Venue:

Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum, Cowshill

Location:

Cowshill
Hudeshope Circular

Hudeshope circular
6 miles MEDIUM (Open Access for 0.5 miles)
Ross Carrick – Countryside Ranger
Meet at the Fountain, Horse Market, Middleton-in- Teesdale on B6282.

Dates

From:

11 Mar 2012 To 11 Mar 2012

Hudeshope Circular

Type:

Guided Walk

Location:

Middleton-in-Teesdale